Environmental Science and Design Research Institute
Postdoctoral Scholar Receives Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Dissertation Award
The work of a ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments. Katherine (Katie) McNamara Manning, Ph.D.…
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
¹ú²úÂ×Àí researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery
¹ú²úÂ×Àí researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Works
While ¹ú²úÂ×Àí graduates leave the university well-prepared to work in their fields nationally and internationally, their impact across the Northeast Ohio region—and the entire state—cannot be understated.
IN A FLASH: Everybody Wave to the Drone!
Young explorers participating in the Bioblitz event had an opportunity to learn about how drones can help ecology efforts.
Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023
Bioblitz is an annual ¹ú²úÂ×Àí event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert.
Environmental Justice, Ecology and Race
Issues concerning environmentalism and race will be explored at the 2023 ESDRI Symposium, April 13-14, at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
¹ú²úÂ×Àí faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Biological Sciences Researchers Study Tire and Road Wear Pollutants in Kent Campus Stormwater Wetlands
When driving in the rain, it is unlikely that you have thought much about how the environment is affected, let alone how nearby aquatic sources are impacted.
